Rachel Hutton
Reporter
FeaturesRachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.
Latest from Rachel Hutton
What’s it like to live in Minnesota right now? Life in the shadow of ICE.
We asked people how their lives have changed, or not changed.
February 3, 2026
How to talk to kids about ICE
Experts explain why hard conversations can be reassuring, suggest age-appropriate information to share.
January 28, 2026
This suburban dad’s rant became touchpoint of ICE opposition
A candid, profanity-laced interview turned a bald soccer dad into an unlikely activist as federal agents clamped down on Minneapolis.
January 27, 2026
Viewing violent ICE videos takes a toll. Here’s how to protect your mental health.
“You just have to pay attention differently,” Minneapolis criminology professor explains.
January 26, 2026
Wondering what to do indoors with kids on a cold day? Visit one of these indoor Twin Cities playgrounds.
We tested 10 municipal play areas around the metro that get kids’ energy out for $10 or less.
January 18, 2026
When the news is too much, find solace in these 10 local spaces
Music, art, nature, beauty all showcase why we live in the Twin Cities.
January 11, 2026
What ICE agents can and can’t do — and what legal rights the public has during encounters
Our FAQ on warrants, masks and what legal observers can document.
January 10, 2026
Editor's Pick
Northern Lights: 11 memorable Minnesotans we lost this year
Legislator Melissa Hortman, baker Marjorie Johnson and Viking Jim Marshall are among those who made lasting change.
December 31, 2025
Minnesota’s magical, maximalist Christmas-shopping tradition
Fifty trees and thousands of handmade ornaments make for one very merry St. Paul shop.
December 16, 2025
‘Rollerdome’ diss launched skating tradition at Minneapolis stadiums
The Vikings need momentum, but U.S. Bank Stadium’s four-wheeled skaters are on a roll.
December 9, 2025
Editor's Pick
Two DJs stalked by the same listener. Is a life of terror the price of being in the public eye?
What made Mary Lucia and Jade Tittle so good at their jobs also brought a decade of abuse. Our desire to “know” on-air personalities puts women, especially, at risk.
December 1, 2025
Move over, Chuck E. Cheese: The Walker’s new kid-friendly exhibit courts families
The Minneapolis museum’s “Show & Tell” features climbable sculptures and a 20,000-piece puzzle.
November 30, 2025
